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This quick start guide is for reference only. For important warnings and safety information see Operator’s Manual...
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Description The SeeSnake CS1000 is an all-in-one tool that enables you to record and store video, images, operate the SeeSnake inspection camera, and generate multimedia reports customized for each individual job and customer quickly and easily.
2. Choose your power source: • Battery - With dry hands, insert 1 or 2 approved 18-volt Li-Ion batteries into the battery docks in the back of the unit. • External AC - Unhook the velcro strap on the back of the unit to free the power cord and remove the plug from its holder.
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Capture Media - Keypad Photo Tag Key Arrow Keys Menu Key Sonde Key Brightness Key Photo Key Microphone Mute Key Video Key Image Flip Key Autolog Key Power Key Job Review Key Job Manager Key Select Key Zero Key • Photo Key: Press once to take a photo. • Photo Tag Key: Press once to take a photo and open the Issue Tag and Note screen.
NOTICE The CS1000 keypad Arrow Keys and keyboard arrow keys can both be used to navigate through menus and screens in the equipment’s interface. Use the Select Key or the keyboard’s Enter Key make selections and apply changes. Menu Key Use the CS1000’s or the keyboard’s Esc Key to move backwards...
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To Take a Photo and Add a Note Photo Tag Key Press the . This will take a photo and open up the Issue tag and Note screen where you enter your note using the CS1000’s keyboard. When you are done, press the Select Key save the note and exit the screen.
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Categories Available Fields • Job Name and Job ID • Inspection Type and Purpose Information • Name Customer • Street Address, City, State, Zip • Phone (Home/Cell), Email • Name, Company and Website Inspector • Street Address, City, State, Zip • Phone (Work/Cell), Email Review Job • Street Address, City, State, Zip...
Report Preview You can preview what your report will look like for your customer by using the down arrow to navigate to “Report Preview” and pressing the Select Key . This will generate a report. You can also see a preview of what your customer report will look like by pressing Job Manager Key and selecting...
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be easily imported in SeeSnake HQ. From there you can burn DVDs, email media elements, edit photos, create video clips, and organize your inspections. When you are ready to export a Job do the following: 1. Close the Job. 2. Insert an empty USB drive into one of the USB ports.
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Give USB drive to your customer. Tell them to insert the USB into their computer and double-click the file named “report. html” to open the inspection report in their default web browser. HQ Compatible To export a Job or Jobs for use with SeeSnake HQ, follow the first three steps under Export on page 9 and then: 1.
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Remove USB drive from the CS1000’s USB Port. 7. Insert the USB into a computer with SeeSnake HQ installed. SeeSnake HQ can be downloaded for free at http://www.hq.seesnake.com Do More With HQ SeeSnake HQ is software that you can organize “Jobs” and customize “Reports.”...
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The complete Operator’s Manual for the CS1000 can be found online at: http://hq.seesnake.com/manuals.php • Visit the CS1000 product page on www.hq.seesnake.com for support and additional product documentation. • Email support at hqsupport@seesnake.com • Visit www.RIDGID.com to find your local Ridge Tool contact point. Ridge Tool Company...
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Issue Tags Crack - Cracks found in pipes can be the cause of leaks and/or eventually lead to other, more serious problems (fractures, breaks, root intrusions, etc). Open Joint - Joint is completely open. Hole - Holes, for example, can be formed in pipes during construction/work performed near the pipe (excavation, running cables, etc).
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RIDGID® tools are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material. How long coverage lasts This warranty lasts for the lifetime of the RIDGID® tool. Warranty coverage ends when the product becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material.